40/29 & The Arkansas CW invite you to the Women's Expo

The 3rd annual 40/29 & The Arkansas CW Women’s Living Expo returns January 12-13, 2013 to the John Q. Hammons Convention Center located at 3303 Pinnacle Hills Parkway in Rogers with a WHAT WOMEN WANT Event!

The Expo is a weekend of fun and entertainment, featuring a blend of 200 diverse exhibits, fashion shows, makeovers, health screenings, popular chefs, book signings, enter to win contests and lots of free goodies.

Show hours: Saturday, 10am to 6pm and Sunday, 11am to 5pm.

Tickets: $6 general admission, $4 with a discount card and children 8 and under free.

KHBS/KHOG-TV (40/29) & THE ARKANSAS CW are proud to sponsor the 3rd annual Women’s Living Expo. Be sure to visit the 40/29 and The Arkansas CW booths and meet the news team plus The Arkansas CW Star, Craig Strickland.

LIVE. LOCAL. LATE BREAKING WEATHER: The 40/29 Weather Team, featuring Chief Meteorologist Drew Michaels, and Meteorologists Laura Huckabee and Brittany Bell will be on the main stage Saturday, January 12th at 2:30 p.m. presenting a Weather Safety program.

“We so enjoy being a part of the Women’s Expo,” said KHBS/KHOG-TV President and General Manager, Brian Sather. “Our entire staff looks forward to visiting with all the Expo attendees.”

BRANDON BARASH, “Johnny Zacchara” from ABC’s General Hospital (weekdays at 1:00p.m. on 40/29), is presented by Harps and returns to Arkansas for his second Expo. “Judging by the love Fort Smith brought, I cannot wait to meet the peeps in Northwest Arkansas,” said Barash. “I can’t wait to see everyone there!” Barash will appear at the Expo Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Following his stage appearance there will be an autograph signing at the 40/29 booth.

KITCHEN KIMBERLY, a regional television celebrity and spokesperson for the Southwest Dairy Farmers is also the author of three cookbooks including her latest book, Fabulous Foodie Favorites: Cook, Eat, Smile, Repeat! She is dedicated to bringing busy families back to the dinner table through the creation of easy and flavorful dishes that everyone can enjoy together.

You have places to go and people to see and we have looks for every occasion.

THE PASSPORT TO HEALTH PAVILION sponsored by GEORGE NUNALLY CHEVROLET offers free screenings and health information. Attendees will receive a passport when they enter the pavilion and as they visit the booths will have their passport stamped. When the passport is filled they will spin the PRIZE WHEEL for a Gift!

SOUTHWEST DAIRY FARMERS MAC ‘N’ CHEESE THROWDOWN is open to everyone who thinks they have the best mac ‘n’ cheese recipe in Northwest Arkansas. Now is the time to put it to the test. The winning recipe will receive Dinner and Hotel Accommodations for two at the Embassy Suites …and

ARKANSAS BEEF COUNCIL CELEBRITY CHEF COOK-OFF features the kitchen clash between defending champion Chef Richard Block from the Autumn Breeze and Chef Justus Moll from RiverGrille. Cheer on your favorite as our judges: Chef Candace Conley from The Girl Can Cook at Urban Kitchen on Cherry Street, Chef Suzie Stephens the owner of Nibbles Academy of Cooking and Donette Stump from the Arkansas Beef Council award the Grand Prize. The competition will be emceed by Craig Strictland, Star at the Arkansas CW.

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